Headband with Infinity Scarf

ABSTRACT

A combination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop is provided. A neck scarf portion has a first width and a headband portion has a second width wherein the first width is larger than the second width. The neck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.

(1) TECHNICAL FIELD

The disclosure relates to scarves, and more particularly, to anintegrated headband and neck scarf.

(2) BACKGROUND

U.S. Patent Applications 2013/0326792 (Matos et al), 2015/0201687(Graves), and 2016/0058096 (Simmons) and U.S. Pat. No. 7,096,511(Cohen), U.S. Pat. No. 8,516,619 (Absi et al), and U.S. Pat. No.7,290,293 (Kanitz) show neck scarf or head scarf and headbandcombinations.

SUMMARY

A principal object of the present disclosure is to provide an improvedcombination headband and neck scarf in an endless loop.

Another object of the disclosure is to provide a combination headbandand neck scarf in an endless loop wherein tightness of the headband canbe varied.

In accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a combination headbandand neck scarf in an endless loop is provided. A neck scarf portion hasa first width and a headband portion has a second width wherein thefirst width is larger than the second width. The neck scarf portion andthe headband portion form one continuous piece.

Also in accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a method ofwearing a combination neck scarf and headband is achieved. A combinationheadband and neck scarf is provided comprising a neck scarf portionhaving a first width and a headband portion having a second widthwherein the first width is larger than the second width and wherein theneck scarf portion and the headband portion form one continuous piece.The headband portion is placed over the ears and head of a user and thetightness is adjusted. Next, the neck scarf portion, in a figure 8, isplaced around the user's neck.

Also in accordance with the objects of the disclosure, a method ofmaking a combination headband and neck scarf is achieved. A neck scarfportion having a first constant width is knitted, crocheted, or sewedand a headband portion having a second constant width is knitted,crocheted, or sewed wherein the first width is larger than the secondwidth and wherein the neck scarf portion and the headband portion formone continuous piece.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of thisdescription, there is shown:

FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate two alternative embodiments of the neckbandportion of the present disclosure.

FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrate frontal views of wearing a preferred embodimentof the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 illustrates a back view of wearing a preferred embodiment of thepresent disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present disclosure describes an infinity band which incorporates aheadband and infinity scarf in one piece. That is, a headband and neckscarf form an endless loop.

FIG. 1 illustrates the endless loop combination headband and neck scarf10 of the present disclosure. Scarf portion 12 is wider than headbandportion 14. The headband/scarf combination is all in one; there is noneed to worry about finding a matching headband or scarf. One does nothave to worry about running out of the house with a scarf and noheadband and vice-versa.

The combination headband/scarf is an infinity band which incorporates aheadband and neck scarf in one. An adjustment mechanism allows one toadjust the size or tightness of the headband section. This willaccommodate smaller or larger heads, more or less hair, or just forindividual comfort.

For example, an adjustment mechanism 16 a/16 b can be located behind thehead, near the neck, at the junction between the headband width andscarf width. For example, a button 16 a can be used to adjust the sizeof the headband. The button 16 a on one side of the headband can bepushed through a buttonhole 16 b on the other side of the headband. Ifthe headband portion is crocheted or knitted, a portion of the headbandcan be moved over the button 16 a and the button can be pushed throughthat part of the headband portion. Alternatively, 16 a and 16 b can betwo parts of a snap, a hook and loop fastener, a hook and eye, a zipper,a button and loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, or a tie.

A decorative button 20 is shown on a section of the headband portionthat will be near the front of the head when worn and may includeknitted attachments or embellishments.

FIG. 2A is another illustration of the headband/scarf combinationshowing headband portion 14 and scarf portion 12. It can be seen thatthe scarf portion 12 has a first width and the headband portion 14 has asecond width, narrower than the first width. The first and second widthsare preferably constant, but could alternatively be variable over thelength of the headband portion or of the neck scarf portion. Theheadband/scarf combination is easy to fold and store. The headband/scarfis designed to keep ears, head, and neck warm.

Preferably, the scarf portion is crocheted and the headband portion isknitted. Alternatively, both portions can be knitted or crocheted, orone or both portions can be made of fabric. The scarf/headbandcombination may be lined with fleece, for example. If one portion ismade of fabric, the other portion can be knit or crocheted. Especiallyif the headband is made of a non-stretchable fabric, as shown in FIG.2B, an optional elastic segment 15 may be added near the place ofheadband attachment to the scarf portion on both sides so that theheadband tightness can be adjusted.

FIG. 3 shows a front view of the combination headband/scarf worn by aperson. The headband portion 14 is on the person's head, covering herears. The scarf portion 12 is around her neck. Decorative button 20 isshown on the headband portion. Also shown is an embellishment 22attached to the headband portion by the button 20. Embellishments can beinterchanged to match an outfit. The button in FIG. 1 is preferablyround while the button in FIG. 4 is preferably heart-shaped, althoughthe decorative button 20 can be of any desired shape. It can be aregular button or it could be made from yarn.

To put on the headband/neck scarf, a user first places the headband overher ears and head, then adjusts the tightness of the headband using theadjustment mechanism located near the back of the neck. Next, the userflips the neck scarf portion into a figure 8 configuration and placesthe neck scarf around the front of her neck. Depending on the length ofthe neck scarf portion and the user's desires, the user can flip theneck scarf into another figure 8 configuration and place the neck scarfaround her neck again toward her back.

If the user decides to remove the headband from around her head, she canpull the headband down and attach it to the scarf portion using thedecorative button 20, as shown in FIG. 4. The decorative button 20 couldbe attached to a knit or crocheted scarf portion by simply pushing thebutton through the knitting or crocheting.

FIG. 5 illustrates a rear view of a user wearing the combinationheadband/neck scarf of the present disclosure. Adjustment mechanism 16can be seen near the user's neck. The headband can be adjusted to thesize needed at 16 a at one side of the headband and attached toadjustment mechanism 16 b at the other side of the headband. In FIG. 5,the adjustment mechanism is a button 16, but alternatively, it could bea snap, a hook and loop fastener, a hook and eye, a zipper, a button andloop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, elastic segments, or a tie. Thescarf and headband combination is worn in a figure 8 configuration ascan be seen in FIG. 5.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present disclosure has beenillustrated, and that form has been described in detail, it will bereadily understood by those skilled in the art that variousmodifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit ofthe disclosure or from the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A combination headband and neck scarf comprising:a neck scarf portion having a constant first width; and a headbandportion having a constant second width wherein said first width islarger than said second width and wherein said neck scarf portion andsaid headband portion are one continuous piece forming an endless loopand wherein said headband portion size or tightness is adjustable by anadjustment mechanism having a first part located at a first junctionbetween said neck scarf portion and said headband portion and having asecond part located at a second junction between said neck scarf portionand said headband portion, wherein said first and second parts of saidadjustment mechanism comprise one of: a button and buttonhole, two partsof a snap, a hook and eye, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a buttonand loop, a grommet, an eyelet, lacing, ties, and a pair of elasticsegments wherein said adjustment mechanism does not join said headbandportion and said neck scarf portion into said endless loop. 2.(canceled)
 3. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim1 further comprising a decorative button on a front of said headbandportion.
 4. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 3further comprising a plurality of embellishments, each configured to bealternatively attached to said headband portion by said decorativebutton.
 5. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1wherein said headband portion is configured to be worn over ears andhead of a user.
 6. The combination headband and neck scarf according toclaim 1 wherein said neck scarf portion is configured to be worn arounda neck of a user.
 7. The combination headband and neck scarf accordingto claim 1 wherein both said neck scarf and said headband portions areconfigured to be worn around a neck of a user.
 8. The combinationheadband and neck scarf according to claim 7 wherein said headbandportion is configured to be attached to said neck scarf portion by adecorative button on said headband portion pushed through a buttonholeor through an opening in fabric of said neck scarf portion when bothsaid neck scarf and headband portions are worn around the neck of saiduser.
 9. The combination headband and neck scarf according to claim 1wherein said neck scarf portion and headband portion comprise one ormore of the following: one or both of said neck scarf portion and saidheadband portion knitted; one or both of said neck scarf portion andsaid headband portion crocheted; and one or both of said neck scarfportion and said headband portion made of fabric.
 10. The combinationheadband and neck scarf according to claim 1 wherein said headbandportion and said neck scarf portion are lined with fleece.
 11. A methodof wearing a combination headband and neck scarf comprising: providing acombination headband and neck scarf comprising: a neck scarf portionhaving a first width; a headband portion having a second width whereinsaid first width is larger than said second width and wherein said neckscarf portion and said headband portion are one continuous piece formingan endless loop; and an adjustment mechanism having a first part locatedat a first junction between said neck scarf portion and said headbandportion and having a second part located at a second junction betweensaid neck scarf portion and said headband portion; placing said headbandportion over ears and head of a user; optionally adjusting size ortightness of said headband portion over said user's ears and head bycombining said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism; andthereafter, in a figure 8 pattern, placing said neck scarf portionaround said user's neck.
 12. The method according to claim 11 whereinsaid first and second parts of said adjustment mechanism comprise oneof: a button and buttonhole, two parts of a snap, a hook and eye, a hookand loop fastener, two parts of a zipper, a button and loop, a grommet,an eyelet, lacing, ties, and a pair of elastic segments.
 13. The methodaccording to claim 11 further comprising: placing a decorative button ona front of said headband portion.
 14. The method according to claim 13further comprising attaching one of a plurality of embellishments tosaid headband portion by said decorative button.
 15. The methodaccording to claim 13 further comprising: removing said headband portionfrom over said user's head and ears; and attaching said headband portionto said neck scarf portion by said decorative button.
 16. A method ofmaking a combination headband and neck scarf comprising: knitting,crocheting, or sewing a neck scarf portion having a first constantwidth; knitting, crocheting, or sewing a headband portion having asecond constant width wherein said first width is larger than saidsecond width and wherein said neck scarf portion and said headbandportion are permanently joined together in one continuous piece formingan endless loop; and adding an adjustment mechanism having a first partlocated at a first junction between said neck scarf portion and saidheadband portion and having a second part located at a second junctionbetween said neck scarf portion and said headband portion for adjustingsize or tightness of said headband portion over a user's ears andwherein said first and second parts of said adjustment mechanismcomprise one of: a button and buttonhole, two parts of a snap, a hookand eye, a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button and loop, agrommet, an eyelet, lacing, and ties.
 17. (canceled)
 18. The methodaccording to claim 16 further comprising: placing a decorative button ona front of said headband portion wherein said decorative button isconfigured to do one or more of: providing a decoration to said headbandportion; attaching said headband portion to said neck scarf portion; andattaching one of a plurality of embellishments to said headband portion.19. The method according to claim 16 wherein said headband portioncomprises a non-stretchable fabric and further comprising attaching anelastic segment at each side between said headband portion and said neckscarf portion.
 20. The method according to claim 16 wherein saidheadband portion and said neck scarf portion are lined with fleece.